Covid News Live: WHO advises vulnerable groups not to travel on Omicron, Greece, and fines people over 60 who refuse to be vaccinated | World News

this US All travelers (including returning Americans) who enter the country due to Omicron mutations will be required to undergo more stringent coronavirus testing.

According to the Associated Press, the Biden administration is expected to take measures in the next few days to strengthen the testing requirements for international travelers to the United States, including vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

The publication added that the move is part of Biden’s enhanced winter Covid strategy that Biden plans to announce on Thursday.

US officials will require everyone entering the country to be tested the day before boarding, regardless of their vaccination status or the country of departure. Government officials are also considering requiring all passengers to be tested again within three to five days after arrival. Currently, those who are fully vaccinated can be tested within three days after boarding.

According to reports, the authorities are debating a controversial proposal that requires all travelers, including U.S. citizens, to self-quarantine for 7 days, even if their test results are negative.

Dr. Rochelle Varensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said: “The CDC is evaluating how to make international travel as safe as possible, including pre-departure testing closer to the flight time, as well as additional post-arrival testing and Self-isolation considerations.” Tuesday.

South Korea already The Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said today that it reported a new daily record of 5,123 new Covid cases on Tuesday.

On Monday, the government shelved plans to further relax Covid-19 restrictions due to the increase in the number of hospitalizations and deaths and the threat posed by new variants putting pressure on its healthcare system.

The country is currently working to control the dramatic increase in patients with severe Covid symptoms.

this World Health Organization already Sent out New travel warning Those who are considering going abroad this holiday.

The WHO said in a statement that vulnerable Covid people, including those in their 60s, should postpone their travel plans statement On Tuesday, more than 50 countries were eager to implement travel measures aimed at delaying the spread of the new Omicron variant.

“Persons who are unwell, incompletely vaccinated, or have no previous evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and are at increased risk of serious illness and death, including those 60 years of age or older or those with comorbidities, should advise that they are currently serious People with increased risk of COVID-19 (such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes) postpone travel to areas with community transmission,” WHO recommends.

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this World Health Organization already Sent out New travel warning For those who are considering going abroad during the holidays.

The WHO said in a statement that vulnerable Covid people, including those in their 60s, should postpone their travel plans statement On Tuesday, more than 50 countries implemented travel measures aimed at delaying the import of new variants.

“Persons who are unwell or at risk of severe Covid-19 disease and death, including those 60 years of age or older, or those with comorbidities (such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes), should be advised to postpone travel,” the WHO Organization said.

Greece It has become the latest European country to adopt a strict new stance on unvaccinated people, imposing a monthly fine of 100 euros on people over 60 who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19. These measures will take effect on January 16.

The following is a summary of all the key developments so far:

• All travelers to the country will be required to undergo stricter coronavirus testing US In the Omicron variant issue, the Washington Post report.
• All eligible adults U.K British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Covid boosters should be provided by the end of January.
• Omicron variants are Appeared in Europe at least 10 days ago, According to the Dutch health authorities.
• Austria After legislators voted on Tuesday to extend the nationwide blockade for 10 days, the blockade was extended to 20 days, extending the total blockade that ended on December 11 to 20 days.
• GermanyThe Constitutional Court ruled that comprehensive restrictions such as curfews, school closures and contact restrictions are legal to curb Covid infection. This decision may pave the way for further restrictions.
• Greece It has been stated that starting from January 16, people over 60 years of age who have not received the first Covid-19 injection will be fined 100 Euros per month.
• All passengers entering Ireland A negative Covid test must now be shown.
• Expert committee voted recommendation US Authorized by the Food and Drug Administration Merck’s Covid Pills For high-risk adults, this is the first of a new type of antiviral drug that can deal with Omicron and other variants. The drug monupiravir is likely to be approved for people who are older, more vulnerable, and at greater risk of serious illness.
• Brazil The country’s health regulator Anvisa said that the country reported the first case of Omicron in Latin America after two Omicron Covid strains were detected on Tuesday.
• Slovenia Discontinued Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 vaccine experts confirmed that the death in September was related to an extremely rare blood clotting condition.
• Poland Set a record for the number of deaths from new coronary pneumonia since April, with 526 deaths in the past 24 hours.
• Israel’s The Minister of Health said the booster can prevent Omicron.
• this U.S. Food and Drug Administration Said that it is evaluating the effectiveness of the authorized Covid vaccine against Omicron variants and hopes to get more information in the coming weeks.
• Japan Confirmed the first Omicron variant. A Namibian diplomat in his 30s is believed to have tested positive for the variant.